together 1 of 2

adverb

tə-ˈge-t͟hər How to pronounce together (audio)
Definition of togethernext
1
as in concurrently
at one and the same time the two packages, although sent on different days, arrived together

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2
as in jointly
in or by combined action or effort working together, we can get this project done on time

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3
as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time together, the properties are worth more than five million

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as in successively
in succession without others coming in between for three days together the stubborn child refused to eat

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together

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adjective

as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation she's one of the most together people I know

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Recent Examples of together
Adverb
Our institutions can remain independent, build on their individual strengths and work together to better serve children and families. — Matthew Love, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026 Lie on your back with heels together and tap toes in a gentle rhythmic motion. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Adjective
Schedule a mix of together time and free time to avoid burnout and give everyone space. — Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025 Ring her own daughter to ask how her day has been and promise some together time. — Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for together
Recent Examples of Synonyms for together
  1. concurrently
  2. jointly
  3. collectively
  4. successively
  5. composed
  6. simultaneously
  7. overall
  8. consecutively
Adverb
  • The Jezebel short has amassed more than four million views on the popular horror YouTube channel Alter, and Vasaria is concurrently developing the property as a feature film in the vein of route taken by horror hits Obsession and Backrooms.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Tam said Wong would serve the remaining two months of the sentence for his first national security conviction concurrently with the new sentence.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of concurrently
Adverb
  • The two corporate powerhouses plan to jointly develop sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), ultra-high-nickel cathodes, and silicon anode technologies to preserve their technical edge through the next decade.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Harris-Dawson has taken meetings with Raman over the last week and spoken positively about the mayor-elect since her win, and the two jointly addressed reporters during council Tuesday.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of jointly
Adverb
  • Abdallah removed 76 packages and three bottles containing 7-OH products collectively selling for $1,764 after damaging a door, window and two window frames while entering, police said.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Once operational, the projects will collectively provide enough renewable generation to strengthen the utility’s growing solar portfolio.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of collectively
Adverb
  • Yes, statistically, that’s his worst of the year — his last three games, in fact, have been successively worse, statistically.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Their concentrations then increase at successively higher trophic levels (levels of the food chain) as organisms consume contaminated prey.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of successively
Adjective
  • In a city crowded with glossy international properties, this is classic, composed and home-grown, with real cultural depth—one half looking confidently to the future, the other carefully honouring its design legacy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The British singer, 27, composed and co-wrote the lyrics with Bastian Langebæk and Max Wolfgang, according to the song credits on Spotify.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of composed
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  • All four spiral slides are open to the public and allow four people to ride simultaneously from various entrances such as the family-style restaurants, the Google offices, the Rosewood Hotel, and the Arte Abierto Art Space.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kornacki was stationed about 15 feet away from the network’s main desk, but both the TV broadcast and the live stream were able to run simultaneously without interfering with one another.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of simultaneously
Adverb
  • UConn connected on nine 3s and shot 42% from the field overall, compared with 41% by Michigan.
    — Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • UConn connected on nine 3s and shot 42% from the field overall, compared to 41% by Michigan.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of overall
Adverb
  • The assault sentences will be served concurrently, but consecutively with the sentence for the rape charge.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Clymer ordered that the two sentences be served consecutively.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/together. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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